Are you passionate about making a difference? Merseyside Society for Deaf People is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team, where you will provide vital support to Deaf and Deaf‑Blind adults living in Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton.
In addition to providing direct client support, you will assist the Support Service Manager to deliver a person‑centred service that helps make everyday life easier for our clients, supporting them in their homes and communities. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and excited about this rewarding role, we'd love to receive an application from you!
Responsibilities
* Assist the Support Service Manager with mentoring staff and rota coordination to ensure appropriate levels of client support cover.
* Participate in the weekend on‑call rota to ensure appropriate cover for staff during absences and emergencies – two weekends per month (or equivalent) with a paid enhancement.
* Hold British Sign Language skills (or be a BSL user). Experience of Deaf‑Blind communication is advantageous, or willingness to learn.
* Ensure high quality services are delivered.
* Assist with rota arrangements to ensure support for clients is in place.
* Support the team to ensure support plans and all documentation and logs are completed appropriately.
* Support clients to live independently in the community, referencing their support plans.
Essential Criteria
* Experience of undertaking a support worker or care worker role, ideally within the community or home setting.
* Experience of delivering person‑centred support or care.
* Experience of working effectively within a team.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* British Sign Language skills.
* Understanding of Safeguarding.
Desirable Criteria
* BSL Level 2 qualification.
* A driver with access to a car that is insured for business use.
Benefits
* Training and development opportunities.
* 28 days of annual leave increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years’ service (pro‑rata for part‑time employees).
* DBS Certificate.
* Sick Pay.
* Medicash Employee Assistance Programme.
* Pension Scheme.
How to Apply
For further information on this role please contact: recruitment@msdp.org.uk. The application pack can be found at https://www.msdp.org.uk/vacancies/.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday, 20th April 2026
Additional Information
For further information about Merseyside Society for Deaf People check out our website: www.msdp.org.uk
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